Local newspaper, The Record, recently covered a story on our Memory and Dementia Care floor, which highlights the specialized and tailored care we are now able to provide our residents living with dementia.

The Geriatric Health Systems (GHS) Research Group is a team of researchers, students, and research staff at the University of Waterloo. We work closely with health system organizations and stakeholders, such as older adults, to ensure that our research is relevant to practice and policy.

Every week in the Little Hall from 1:45 to 2:45 there is a reading group that takes place ran by two volunteers and each week multiple residents find their way down to that location. The reading group allows for the reading and sharing of literature and promotes topic based discussion. Many residents love being read to whether it be a spooky poem by Edgar Allan Poe around Halloween or a short story about giving around Christmas.

The holiday season is a time of year when people and communities come together to celebrate caring, unity and warmth. The birth of Christ, the miracle of Chanukah, the heritage of Kwanzaa, the hopefulness of Solstice, or simply the gathering of community to share gifts, food, conversation and kindness, make this season very special.

Proper foot care is an integral part of leading a healthy, happy lifestyle. There are many things that you can do on a daily basis to ensure that your feet never turn into that problem that keeps you from doing the things that you enjoy.

Residents, family and friends gathered at Luther Village for the annual Remembrance Day Service on Saturday November 11. Over two hundred people were in attendance to remember and pay tribute to the veterans who call Luther Village home.

There is no sure-fire way to prevent the flu, but there are steps you can take to lessen your chances of contracting it. It’s re-commended that everyone, especially those in high risk groups such as children, seniors and health care workers, get vaccinated against the flu.

Tai Chi is an exercise that is not new to the western world. In fact it is a form of martial arts in China, whose history dates back hundreds of years. Nowadays, a lot of people are aware of their well-being. They start using this slow moving exercise to train their body and mind instead of focusing on the ways of applying the art to practical self-defense.

Getting outdoors and active in the summer can be as simple as a gentle walk or stretch out of doors in the evening or on the patio. Whatever your ability and interest, take advantage of the beautiful weather and enjoy the health and happiness that come with getting active and enjoying the great outdoors!

Residents, family and community members are invited to join us this month for our Falls Prevention Lecture Series presented by Community Support Connections. April is #fallsprevention month - Don't let falls get you down!

If you were in the hospital, too ill or hurt to speak for yourself, who would you want to make your health care decisions for you? Join us for this free education session to learn more. Guest speaker presented by Advance Care Planning, Independent Living Waterloo Region & Guelph.

February is Healthy #HeartMonth. There is overwhelming evidence that increased Blood Pressure is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The Wellness Centre offers tools and support to our residents.

This year, for the first time, Luther Village on the Park celebrated Active Aging Week, which is an event held on the last week of September each year that helps spread the International Council on Active Aging message that adults ages 50 and older are fully participating members of society, while promoting the benefits of leading an active, healthier lifestyle.

Since Luther Village on the Park opened in 1997, we have enjoyed a relationship with Lutherwood, a not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens the lives of people in our community by providing mental health, employment, housing and family support services to more than 15,000 people annually in our community. Our residents have contributed to and supported Lutherwood in many ways with their time and resources.

Luther Village on the Park was pleased this month to host the dedication the beautiful piano in our Chapel to the memory of Dora R. Nixon, an admired contralto singer in the Kitchener Waterloo community, mother of Dora May Blayney and mother-in-law of Fred Blayney.

October 22, 2015 at Luther Village on the Park in the Great Hall. Info booths – Presentations, Door Prizes & Giveaways! Meet the experts – Find the right products – Discover the best in local services!

The Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) Waterloo, Peel and Hamilton Regions hosted their 9th annual golf tournament with silent and live auctions on Thursday, August 20th at the Carlisle Golf and Country Club, in Carlisle, Ontario. Luther Village on the Park was a valued sponsor.

Luther Village on the Park is excited to be presenting renowned filmmaker Albert Mayles’ documentary “Iris”, featuring Iris Apfel, legendary style icon and fashion entrepreneur now in her 90s and still going strong and stylish!

There are an average of 80 tornadoes reported in Canada each year, most between the months of May and September. Certain areas of the country are more prone to these violent storms, including southern Ontario. With recent reports of tornados in the area, some of our residents have asked if we can share some information about tornadoes and how to stay safe if one approaches.

Old age is said to be a time for honour, dignity and respect, but sadly, abuse of older adults does occur. On June 15th, the world recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Luther Village on the Park hosted the Waterloo Region Committee on Elder Abuse for a Community Forum on Financial Abuse.

This is National Volunteer Week and during this week, we celebrate and appreciate the contributions of our many volunteers at Luther Village on the Park.
Volunteers and student interns are an important part of the Luther Village community.